Department of Local Government Finance

A referendum is a public question placed on a ballot by a local unit. Past referenda have included construction projects (for various taxing units, including schools) and operating needs (for schools).

Property taxes that are approved by voters in a referendum are not subject to the property tax caps. Therefore, any successful referendum may result in a property tax bill that exceeds the caps (1% of assessed value for homesteads [owner-occupied residence], 2% for other residential properties and farmland, and 3% for all other property).

Petition/Remonstrance & Referendum Information

A taxpayer should contact their county voter registration office to obtain the proper petition forms to use under IC 6-1.1-20.